5 Key Ways C-K Rotary Acts Internationally

1. End Polio Now
   The club actively supports Rotary International’s End Polio Now campaign by raising funds for the PolioPlus program. These contributions help provide vaccines, disease surveillance, and immunization campaigns in countries where polio remains a threat. Rotary has helped reduce global polio cases by more than 99% since the campaign began.
2. Global Grant Humanitarian Projects
   The club participates in Rotary Foundation Global Grants that improve access to clean water, sanitation, healthcare, education, and economic development in developing countries. These projects are carried out in partnership with Rotary clubs worldwide and are designed to create sustainable, long-term benefits.
3. Youth Exchange Program
   Through Rotary’s Youth Exchange Program, the club sponsors Canadian students to study abroad while welcoming international students to Canada. Participants develop leadership skills, cultural awareness, and lifelong friendships while serving as ambassadors for peace and international understanding.
4. Disaster Relief and Humanitarian Assistance
   When natural disasters or humanitarian crises occur, the club contributes to Rotary Foundation disaster relief efforts and international Rotary projects that provide emergency supplies, medical care, shelter, and recovery assistance to affected communities.
5. Promoting Peace Through Rotary
   The club supports Rotary International’s mission to build peace by encouraging participation in international service projects, supporting Rotary Peace initiatives, and promoting cross-cultural understanding. Through international partnerships and service activities, members help address the root causes of conflict, including poverty, disease, lack of education, and inequality.

These international initiatives reflect Rotary’s vision of creating lasting change around the world. By supporting disease eradication, improving health and education, responding to humanitarian crises, promoting cultural exchange, and advancing peace, the Cataraqui-Kingston Rotary Club demonstrates that local service can have a global impact while living Rotary’s motto, “Service Above Self.”